Hornsey

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An exercise class for seniors held at Hornsey Vale Community Centre has been awarded £2,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund (Image: Google Maps)

Lottery boost secures future of cherished Hornsey seniors exercise group

Members of HPAG reminisced about going to the Railway Tavern in the 1960s (Image: Newsquest)

Members of HPAG reminisced about going to the Railway Tavern in the 1960s (Image: Newsquest)

How sharing memories can help older people stay connected and positive

As mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham introduced the Bee Network of buses along a similar model to Transport for London with capped standard fares (Image: PA)

As mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham introduced the Bee Network of buses along a similar model to Transport for London with capped standard fares (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

From Bolton to Haringey, one issue dominates every conversation

People were discouraged from travelling for holidays during the Second World War (Image: West Yorkshire Archive Service)

People were discouraged from travelling for holidays during the Second World War (Image: West Yorkshire Archive Service)

History and Heritage

The summer when Hornsey became its own holiday resort

St Mary's CE Primary School held its annual sports day

St Mary's CE Primary School held its annual sports day

Education Matters

Olympic spirit takes centre stage on Sports Day

Major High Street banks have closed over 6,700 branches across the UK since 2015

Major High Street banks have closed over 6,700 branches across the UK since 2015

Have your say on the future of face-to-face banking

The Priory Park paddling pool in Hornsey will remain closed until the school summer holidays as it undergoes a refurbishment

The Priory Park paddling pool in Hornsey will remain closed until the school summer holidays as it undergoes a refurbishment

Anger over closure of park paddling pool with weeks until it reopens

MP Catherine West met the Women’s National Ice Hockey League Division Two winners Haringey Greyhounds at Alexandra Palace

MP Catherine West met the Women’s National Ice Hockey League Division Two winners Haringey Greyhounds at Alexandra Palace

How speaking up drives change in women’s sport

St Mary's CE Primary School is moving location over the summer

St Mary's CE Primary School is moving location over the summer

Education Matters

'Sadness' as Haringey primary school site set to close after 175 years

Bingo is seen as a harmless social activity for older people (Image: PA)

Bingo is seen as a harmless social activity for older people (Image: PA)

When gambling becomes a risk in retirement

MP Catherine West attended the Missing Lynx Project Parliamentary Briefing to discuss reintroducing the species (Image: Office of Catherine West)

MP Catherine West attended the Missing Lynx Project Parliamentary Briefing to discuss reintroducing the species (Image: Office of Catherine West)

Catherine West MP

The incredible birds and animals that are making their homes on London again

(L-r) European Council president Antonio Costa, Keir Starmer and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU Summit last May (Image: PA)

(L-r) European Council president Antonio Costa, Keir Starmer and president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU Summit last May (Image: PA)

'Trading and helping young people - now is the moment to reset ties with Europe'

St Mary's CE Primary School specialist music teacher Coren Peacock with pupils at St Paul's Cathedral (Image: stmn8)

St Mary's CE Primary School specialist music teacher Coren Peacock with pupils at St Paul's Cathedral (Image: stmn8)

Education Matters

The school that gives every child the chance to make music

On World Toilet Day last November, Loos for Haringey campaigned outside the closed toilet at Turnpike Lane bus garage (Image: LfH)

On World Toilet Day last November, Loos for Haringey campaigned outside the closed toilet at Turnpike Lane bus garage (Image: LfH)

The group pushing to get public toilets reopened across one north London borough

Hornsey Historical Society's Hugh Flouch (right) receives the LAMAS

Hornsey Historical Society's Hugh Flouch (right) receives the LAMAS

The forgotten north London village that shone a light on Victorian society

The battle of Wood Green took place in 1977 at Ducketts Common

The battle of Wood Green took place in 1977 at Ducketts Common

Catherine West MP

The Rebel Borough with a long tradition of calling out the far-right

Pupils from St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey sang carols to raise money for The Felix Project (Image: St Mary's)

Pupils from St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey sang carols to raise money for The Felix Project (Image: St Mary's)

Education Matters

The school where pupils share the true spirit of giving at Christmas

MP Catherine West encourages residents to shop from small local businesses this Small Business Saturday (Image: Office of Catherine West)

MP Catherine West encourages residents to shop from small local businesses this Small Business Saturday (Image: Office of Catherine West)

Catherine West MP

The small businesses that make Hornsey and Friern Barnet so special

St Mary's School in Hornsey currently operates over two sites

St Mary's School in Hornsey currently operates over two sites

Education Matters

What do school governors actually do?

Public water fountains are often shunned due to a lack of cleanliness and regular maintenance (Image: PA)

Public water fountains are often shunned due to a lack of cleanliness and regular maintenance (Image: PA)

All the places that must supply free drinking water under UK law

During the summer, MP Catherine West explored Coppetts Wood and visited a bee keeper (Image: Catherine West)

During the summer, MP Catherine West explored Coppetts Wood and visited a bee keeper (Image: Catherine West)

The amazing urban woodland festival that shows how we can all care for our planet

Parents and children explored St Mary’s CE Primary School ahead of the new term (Image: St Mary's N8)

Parents and children explored St Mary’s CE Primary School ahead of the new term (Image: St Mary's N8)

Education Matters

The school that helps pupils face new challenges as the year begins

The North Eight pub. Photo: Google Street View

The North Eight pub. Photo: Google Street View

Haringey Council

Pub that police were called to 77 times in 15 months loses licence

Pride marches have been an annual event since 1972 (Image: PA)

Pride marches have been an annual event since 1972 (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

The Haringey people that led the way in LGBTQI+ rights

The North Eight pub, formerly the Hornsey Arms and Hornsey Tavern, could lose its licence after a 'shocking' rise in police callouts. Photo: Google

The North Eight pub, formerly the Hornsey Arms and Hornsey Tavern, could lose its licence after a 'shocking' rise in police callouts. Photo: Google

Pub could lose licence after 'shocking' rise in police callouts

Pensioners can struggle to keep cool during heatwaves (Image: PA)

Pensioners can struggle to keep cool during heatwaves (Image: PA)

'The people we all know who need your help most in a heatwave'

Seven jailed as London-based gang smuggled migrants in lorries to France

Seven jailed as London-based gang smuggled migrants in lorries to France

People smugglers jailed after migrants found screaming for help

Aliette Fenton-Sharp is among 250 people who have called for a scheme to develop the historic Lotus manufacturing site in Hornsey to be redesigned

Aliette Fenton-Sharp is among 250 people who have called for a scheme to develop the historic Lotus manufacturing site in Hornsey to be redesigned

Crouch End or Canary Wharf? Anger over plans for 'colossal' 18-storey tower

MP Catherine West helped Dorothy celebrate her 106th birthday (Image: Catherine West)

MP Catherine West helped Dorothy celebrate her 106th birthday (Image: Catherine West)

Catherine West MP

'Meeting Dorothy, 106, made me think about how we help our children thrive'

Susan Critchlow has read the interim finding by the Independent Water Commission (Image: PA)

Susan Critchlow has read the interim finding by the Independent Water Commission (Image: PA)

'Thames Water prioritises shareholders, while sewage spills and bills rise'

Maisie Tomlinson is urging Thames Water not to mow Kiln Lane reservoir in May and June to preserve wildlife

Maisie Tomlinson is urging Thames Water not to mow Kiln Lane reservoir in May and June to preserve wildlife

Campaigners urge Thames Water to let flowers bloom around reservoir

The reclining figure in bronze by Thomas Huxley-Jones (1908-68) welcomed visitors to the art on display at Crouch End last year (Image: David Winskill0

The reclining figure in bronze by Thomas Huxley-Jones (1908-68) welcomed visitors to the art on display at Crouch End last year (Image: David Winskill0

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

'We have some amazing local artists - but their talent needs protecting from AI'

PE lead teacher Jack Oakley gives a team talk (Image: Nada Photography)

PE lead teacher Jack Oakley gives a team talk (Image: Nada Photography)

Education Matters

A day in the life of a lead PE teacher

Sarah Everard was murdered by serving police officer Wayne Couzens in 2021 (Image: MPS)

Sarah Everard was murdered by serving police officer Wayne Couzens in 2021 (Image: MPS)

Catherine West MP

'Labour are restoring the public's faith in policing'

A commissioner for older people in the UK would look at issues including finance (Image: PA)

A commissioner for older people in the UK would look at issues including finance (Image: PA)

A simple change that could make every pensioner's life better

Wildlife photographer Eric Hosking at work Photos (Image: The Eric Hosking estate, courtesy of David Hosking)

Wildlife photographer Eric Hosking at work Photos (Image: The Eric Hosking estate, courtesy of David Hosking)

History and heritage

The one-eyed wildlife photographer who inspired a young David Attenborough

St Mary's CE Primary School's Easter celebration involved a traditional procession, including a donkey (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

St Mary's CE Primary School's Easter celebration involved a traditional procession, including a donkey (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

Education Matters

The school where a donkey is an integral part of Easter celebrations

The House of Commons has more women MPs than ever before

The House of Commons has more women MPs than ever before

Catherine West MP

'Ensuring women’s equality becomes a reality'

Greig City Academy pupils discussing protective effects of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination - the school has impressed Ofsted inspectors

Greig City Academy pupils discussing protective effects of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination - the school has impressed Ofsted inspectors

The 'inspirational' school that helps pupils find their passion

With an ageing population, the housing needs of older people need to be considered (Image: PA)

With an ageing population, the housing needs of older people need to be considered (Image: PA)

The housing group set up to fight soaring rents and overcrowded homes

A selection of prize winners (L-R) Dolly in Year 3, Emmett in Year 2, Clodagh in Reception and Jack in Year 5

A selection of prize winners (L-R) Dolly in Year 3, Emmett in Year 2, Clodagh in Reception and Jack in Year 5

The school where children read books for 86 days

Not all older people can or want to use digital technology (Image: PA)

Not all older people can or want to use digital technology (Image: PA)

'Older people should not be punished for not using online services'

St Mary's pupils share their adventures in Paris in a school assembly (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

St Mary's pupils share their adventures in Paris in a school assembly (Image: St Mary's Primary School)

Education matters

Alfredo Morelos

Meet the primary school French teacher who uses songs and animals to teach kids

Cllr Peray Ahmet is disappointed at the delays in the proposals for the arts centre in Hornsey Town Hall (Image: LDRS)

Cllr Peray Ahmet is disappointed at the delays in the proposals for the arts centre in Hornsey Town Hall (Image: LDRS)

Haringey Council

'We have been assured that Hornsey Town Hall has not been sold'

The former Lotus workshop buildings in Hornsey are currently vacant, but could be restored under new plans

The former Lotus workshop buildings in Hornsey are currently vacant, but could be restored under new plans

Area's 'forgotten' historic link to Lotus cars revealed in new development

The Winskills’ shop, Village Stores, in Weston Park, is now a Londis (Image: David Winskill)

The Winskills’ shop, Village Stores, in Weston Park, is now a Londis (Image: David Winskill)

Community contribution

A wander down my memory lane of Weston Park

Engineers have been pumping out water from gas pipes since January 12

Engineers have been pumping out water from gas pipes since January 12

More than 2,000 homes still without gas four days after water main burst

MP Catherine West is optimistic that Labour can tackle the housing crisis (Image: PA)

MP Catherine West is optimistic that Labour can tackle the housing crisis (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

'Labour is starting to fix the housing crisis'

It is important for older people to exercise to prevent falls, says Susan Critchlow of Hornsey Pensioners Action Group (Image: PA)

It is important for older people to exercise to prevent falls, says Susan Critchlow of Hornsey Pensioners Action Group (Image: PA)

Falls are the most common cause of injury for older people - here's how to avoid them

Abyssinia Village from the Hogs Back showing Cutthroat lane snaking down the Hill (Image: Hugh Flouch)

Abyssinia Village from the Hogs Back showing Cutthroat lane snaking down the Hill (Image: Hugh Flouch)

Community contribution

The lost north London village named after a British expedition in Africa

Traditions like Advent play an important role at St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey (Image: St Mary's)

Traditions like Advent play an important role at St Mary's CE Primary School in Hornsey (Image: St Mary's)

Education Matters

The school where the youngest and oldest child turn on the Christmas lights

Anushka swamped by greeting cards she can't bear to throw away

Anushka swamped by greeting cards she can't bear to throw away

Meet the woman who keeps every Christmas and birthday card she ever gets

Hornsey Round Table is behind Santa's Christmas travels in Haringey

Hornsey Round Table is behind Santa's Christmas travels in Haringey

Where you can meet Santa Claus in Haringey this Christmas

The Christmas tree in Hornsey High Street (left) and (right) a young boy hangs his message on the tree

The Christmas tree in Hornsey High Street (left) and (right) a young boy hangs his message on the tree

The community that decorated its Christmas tree with messages of hope